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Codfather May 9, 2016 7:05 PM
‘Codfather’ Rafael indicted, gov’t could seize permits in case of guilty verdict

Carlos Rafael, known as the 'Codfather' in the US east coast fishing sector, has been indicted by prosecutors for allegedly lying about catches and smuggling cash to Portugal

Codfather March 28, 2016 8:58 AM
Prosecutors given extension of deadline to indict Rafael

By Tom Seaman

Prosecutors have received an extension of the deadline to indict US fishing sector mogul Carlos Rafael

Codfather March 3, 2016 8:09 AM
Rafael released on $1m bond

By Tom Seaman

Carlos Rafael, the US fishing sector mogul accused of running a massive illegal fishing scam, has been released on a $1m bond

Codfather March 2, 2016 1:29 PM
Sources: Feds seize documents from Rafael’s alleged New York buyer

By Tom Seaman

Documents reportedly taken by US federal agents from South Street Seafood, owned by a Michael Perretti, said to be Carlos Rafael’s buyer named in affidavit

Codfather Feb. 29, 2016 5:46 PM
NGO: Rafael’s alleged groundfish scam show need for at-sea monitoring

By Tom Seaman

Allegations make it clear NOAA must start effective fishery monitoring system, not continue the underfunded program it has had in place for years, says EDF

Codfather Feb. 29, 2016 5:43 PM
Worries in New Bedford over impact from Rafael’s arrest on groundfish sector

Although Rafael’s is innocent until proven guilty, various stakeholders in New Bedford fear far-reaching impact on sector

Scallop M&A boom Feb. 29, 2016 10:16 AM
Rafael valued business $154m over book level due to illegal fish sales, feds allege

By Tom Seaman

Despite having only $21m in assets on his books, Rafael valued his business at $175m due to the amount of illegally caught fish he was selling, feds allege

Scallop M&A boom Feb. 26, 2016 11:38 PM
Feds: Rafael told undercover agents he’s been running fraud scheme for 30 years

By Tom Seaman

While allegedly trying to sell his firm for $175m to federal agents posing as Russian mobsters, Carlos Rafael reportedly said he’s has run a fraud scheme for over 30 years

Scallop M&A boom Feb. 26, 2016 6:52 PM
Rafael arrested; feds posed as organized crime figures looking to buy him out

By Tom Seaman

Carlos Rafael and his bookkeeper charged in a criminal complaint with submitting falsified records to the federal government and conspiracy

Codfather March 23, 2015 4:40 PM
In pictures: Aboard a Carlos Seafood scallop boat in New Bedford harbor

By Matt Whittaker

Take a tour with Undercurrent News aboard a Carlos Seafood scallop boat in New Bedford Harbor

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